[Sportschosun reporter Ahn So-yoon] KBS2's beloved variety show with a 20-year history, 'Happy Together,' is making a comeback.
First airing in 2001 and running through Season 4 until 2020, 'Happy Together' spent 20 years laughing and crying with viewers. It has long been a cornerstone of KBS variety shows. Each season introduced a new twist, from 'Metal Tray Karaoke Room' and 'Hello, Friend' to 'Sauna Talk.' Yet the show kept its core identity intact with cheerful humor and cross-generational relatability, earning enduring love from audiences.
The newly revived 'Happy Together' adds to the excitement by focusing even more on empathy and warmth as it seeks another evolution. Starring Yoo Jae-suk, who listens to people, Jang Hang-jun, who listens to stories, and Yoon Jong-shin, who listens to music, the show presents itself as a storytelling music audition that pays attention to the narratives and harmony of a wide range of 'life teammates.' It will focus on sincere stories that deliver happiness through music. In other words, music serves as the medium through which contestants' stories are conveyed, shared, and empathized with on 'Happy Together.'
At the center of it all are Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin. Leading the trio is Yoo Jae-suk, the Nation's MC, who is known for reading people's hearts better than anyone. Jang brings humor and warmth to every story, while Yoon, who has comforted generations with countless songs, is expected to create a heartfelt harmony as each of them listens to the contestants' songs and stories in their own way. In fact, the pre-meeting video showing Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin in action, titled 'The Man Living with Happy Together, First Reveal of the Thick-Rimmed Trio,' has surpassed 1.18 million views, drawing continued warm support.
In connection with this, the 'Happy Together' team has already raised expectations by releasing three posters featuring Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin, hinting at perfect chemistry. The posters highlight the cheerful and bright charm of the three members of the 'thick-rimmed trio,' adding to the intrigue. Along with images of them singing together, the trio also shows off their appeal as the adorable '3 MCs to keep close' with three different heart poses, bringing a smile to viewers' faces. Above all, Yoo Jae-suk, the Top 100 Ears, Jang Hang-jun, the million-view director, and Yoon Jong-shin, the judging expert, fit together like puzzle pieces and promise perfect synergy. Expectations are soaring for the first broadcast of 'Happy Together' as viewers wonder which 'life teammates' will complete the final piece.
Meanwhile, KBS2's new variety program 'Happy Together' will premiere on July 10 at 8:30 p.m.
Ahn So-yoon
